Prepare against Dushan Stefanovski
FM · North Macedonia · World #27,025 classical · FIDE ID 15000320
When preparing against Dushan Stefanovski, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Dushan Stefanovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dushan Stefanovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dushan Stefanovski before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,167 | 2,327 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,300 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,327 | 2,333 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 28 | 56 | 42 | 22.2% |
| As White | 63 | 19 | 27 | 17 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 63 | 9 | 29 | 25 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dushan Stefanovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dushan Stefanovski's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 96.8% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Stefanovski usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Stefanovski usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Stefanovski usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Stefanovski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Stefanovski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 89.7% | 34.6% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 91.3% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Dushan Stefanovski's chess games
All 126 games by Dushan Stefanovski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 28 wins, 56 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Trajce Nedev | 2,502 | chT-FRM | A24 |
| Jan 1991 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,440 | ch-YUG | E12 |
| Jan 1991 | Srdjan Panzalovic | 2,410 | ch-YUG | B85 |
| Jan 1991 | Toni Kiroski | 2,375 | Struga | B97 |
| Jul 2013 | Marjan Mitkov | 2,336 | 22nd chT-FRM | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-YUG sf | 1990 | 19 | 6 | 2,209 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,207 |
| Struga | 1991 | 13 | 8 | 2,442 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
| 32nd chT-FRM | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,974 |
| chT-FRM 31st | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,161 |
| 24th chT-FRM | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,196 |
| 36th EU-Cup | 2021 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,244 |
Interactive opening tree from all 126 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dushan Stefanovski's chess games?
126 games by Dushan Stefanovski, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Dushan Stefanovski has played.
What does Dushan Stefanovski play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Dushan Stefanovski opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dushan Stefanovski answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Dushan Stefanovski play as White?
As White, Dushan Stefanovski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dushan Stefanovski play as Black?
As Black, Dushan Stefanovski most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Dushan Stefanovski's FIDE rating?
Dushan Stefanovski is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,327 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Dushan Stefanovski played?
Our database contains 126 games by Dushan Stefanovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 56 draws, 42 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dushan Stefanovski?
126 games by Dushan Stefanovski reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.